Ivy POV

“I’m not doing this. Your asking me to drug my brother so you can fuck him.” Oven sneered, knocking the small cup of drugs out of my hand. “I believe there’s a word for what your wanting to do and most women would call it rape but in your case I call it desperation.”

I wrinkled my nose in disgust, “I not going to have sex with him. I’m not a rapist but I will make Fae believe we did have sex. Besides, I thought you would do anything to have her?” I gritted through my teeth.

“And I will have her but I realized something after I sobered up when you tried to take advantage of my moment of weakness.” He ran his fingers through his damp hair.

My eyes glanced over at the bathroom door and I could still see the steam coming out from underneath the door.

Looks like I interrupted bath time. My eyes slowly wandered back on to him as they roamed up and down his body and I could see the water glistening off his muscles. My eyes centered on his V-line and slowly roamed up to his abs to his muscular chest and finally to his broad shoulders where his damp hair, rested on the towel around his neck.

“Like what you see?” He did a 360° turn so I could get a better view of him while wearing a stupid smirk on his face.

I snared in disgust, “no.” Yes. I don’t know what it is but a man in love becomes almost irresistible.

“I would probably believe that more if your jaw wasn’t touching the floor but sorry, darling. I don’t chase after floozy women.”

“No, you just chase after taken ones.” I boldly stated but I intentionally regretted it when he gave me a frightening look.

He took a step forward towards me but I held my ground with my head held high, “let’s say I decided to take the cowardly way and drug my brother and you successfully brake them up, then what?” He took another intimating step towards me.

“What keeps her from believing him over you?. . No. No. Let me rephrase that.” He inched even closer to me and I could feel the warmth radiating off his body.

“What keeps him from killing you?” He whispered softly, “or better yet, what keeps me from telling Katakuri all about your little plan to sabotage his relationship with the woman he loves?”
He grinned down at me and I hated that stupid smug expression on his face.

“Your bluffing.” I hissed, narrowing my eyes at him.

“Am I?” His eyebrow lifted up slightly. “Katakuri will forgive me because I’m blood but you. . your nothing more then a whore to him and he won’t bat an eye on killing you.” He gently brushed strands of my hair behind my ear.

“Truth is, I learned something new about Katakuri a few days ago.” He grazed his fingers across my cheek, “Katakuri won’t argue or fight if Fae decides to be with me but if I was to pull this little stunt.” I could feel the warmth of his breath on my lips. “I’ll never get a second chance and he’ll make sure of that but if I win her over my way then he won’t stop her.” Our lips were on the verge of touching but he pulled away, leaving me high and dry. “Which means I don’t need you.” He said coldly, taking a step back.

I snorted, “you really think you can get the girl without me?”

“Oh, I know I can. Now, get out and don’t come back.” He smiled devilishly, opening his bedroom door.

I growled, storming to the door but I stopped in the entrance way, “your going to be begging for my help when your feelings eventually turn in to obsession. Then you’ll be crawling back to me when you realize the one person you want so badly is only at arms reach but you’ll never be able to have her.”

The smile slowly disappeared off his face and he lunged at me in rage, grabbing me by the throat. “Take my advice and go back to doing what you do best, curing a mans built up tension.” He growled dangerously.

“Oh, is that why your being so cruel to me?” I tried to gulp, smiling vilely through the pain, “because you have built up tension?” I chuckled, “I can help with that.” I ran my fingers down his abs seductively and he squeezed my throat, barely allowing air into my lungs.

“You know you and Fae do have something in common. You both have sharp tongues but when Fae’s lips perk open, every syllable is enchanting but you on the other hand.” He put index finger into his ear. “Your voice makes my ears bleed and all I want to do is cut out that vile tongue of yours.” His lips curled up into a cruel smile, “and you see, you don’t need a tongue to be a great doctor.” He released my throat and placed his palm under my chin, pinching my cheeks to force my mouth open.

I tried to take a step back but he had a firm grip on me and fear crept into the pit of my stomach, twisting even tighter as his fingers slowly inched toward my open mouth. I squirmed, even more trying to force back the fear but fear took over when I gazed into his cold eyes.

I tried to close my mouth as I felt a warm liquid steaming down my cheeks and I continued to fight to get out of his grasp but my efforts were futile as I heard this terrible shrieking noise ringing in my ears and I soon realized it was coming from me. I squeezed my teary eyes shut, waiting for the pain but all of a sudden he released me and I fell to the ground outside his door.

“I just took a shower and I’m not in the mood to take another. Take this as a warning or an act of mercy, I don’t care but the next time you try to approach me or Fae. ." He smiled, charmingly down at me.

"Well, you know how we Charlotte siblings get carried away.” He claimed as his eyes strayed to a basket of clothes that were stained red. “Once we see red we can’t seem to stop ourselves from drenching in the enemy’s blood.”

It took a moment for his words to sink in and I felt the hair on the back of neck stand. I heard him scuffle before he slammed his door shut in my face.

I sighed softly hearing the pathetic defeat in that small puff of air and I didn’t hesitate to stand back up on my own two feet and walk away.

This revenge is not worth my life or my tongue. Katakuri doesn’t hold back and hide how scary he can be but Oven is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He waits for the perfect opportunity to strike and that’s more fearsome because you don’t know when he’ll strike and sink his sharp teeth into your flesh.

I sighed again, listening to my heels clank against the hard floors. I wish I had Fae’s magic touch or knew her spell to enchant these powerful men but I guess I lost this battle.

I made it outside and the only light that lit my path was the full moon. There wasn’t a soul in sight as I continued walking to my home alone. “Those Charlotte boys don’t seem to know how to treat a Lady, do they.” A deep voice said behind me.

Tell me about it. I thought to myself but after a moment I realized I wasn’t alone. I stopped in my tracks to pinpoint the deep voice but my eyes couldn’t find him.

“Who’s there?” I asked sternly, standing my ground as I glanced around. “Show yourself!” I shouted, roaming my eyes in the darkness. After a few moments of silence I took a breath of relief. I must have scared him away.

I blinked and went to take a step forward but my nose almost came in contact with a wide broad muscular chest. I could feel my eyes widen in shock as I slowly glanced up to see the face that belong to the chest but I stumbled backwards and gasped in fear when I realized who it was.

I took off running past him and my heel snapped in the process of me trying to escape and all I remember is shrieking as I face planted on the ground with a mouth full of dirt. I jumped back up in a hurry, not even caring that my outfit was ruined or that I was covered in dirt.

I felt this sharp pain in my ankle when I put pressure on it and I cried out in agony but I did my best to ignore the pain as I sprinted home as fast as I could. I tried not to slow down or glance behind me to see if he was chasing me but I could have sworn I felt him breathing down my neck.

Fresh tears streamed down my face as I frantically glanced around for him when I made it to my door but he was no where in site.

I fumbled to unlock my door and I finally manage to get it open, running inside and swinging it shut, locking it in a hurry. I took a couple of steps back, never taking my eyes off the door. After a few moments of silence I finally took a breath of relief but my heart was still hammering in my ears as I waited for the slightest noise but I heard nothing outside my door. I must have lost him.

“You know, you didn’t have to run from me. If I wanted to kill you I would have the moment you stepped outside, besides do you really think a lock door is going to keep me out?” I heard the deep voice a few feet behind me.

I froze in place to frighten to move and I felt a scream about to erupt from my lungs but before I could make a peep, he clamped his large hand over my mouth. “Don’t scream or I just may have to kill you.” He whispered with his lips touching the back of my ear. “I’m not going to hurt you. I just want to talk but if you scream or run again. I’ll have know other choice but to kill you.” He told me sternly.

“Nod your head if you understand.” I nodded my head frantically. “Good, now I’m going to let you go but remember. . don’t scream.” He slowly removed his hand and I stood frozen in place as I stared down at the ground. I couldn’t move or make a sound even if I wanted to and after a few moments of awkward silence he sighed and moved to stand in front of me and I couldn’t help but cry.

“Please don’t kill me.” I pleaded with him and he chuckled as if I said something funny. “Most people come running to me for help but you ran from me like your life depended on it.” He gave me a charming smile that said you can trust me but I saw right through it.

“What do you want from me?” I asked and his smile deepened. “I like that, getting straight to the point.” He scuffled, pulling out his handkerchief from his pocket shirt, whipping the dirt off my face.

“I have been on this island for a while, watching the Charlotte family and I haven’t been able to get close to my target but I believe you can help me.” He said and I couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief.

“Why would I help the likes of you?” I said before I could control my tongue. I felt sweat run down my temple but all he did was sigh softly, brushing his blonde hair out of his blue eyes. “Because you want Fae gone and I can make that happen.”

I felt my eyes widen for a split second but sharpened immediately and I snapped as all my built up rage finally exploded. “Fae! Fae! Fae! What makes Fae so god damn special?! Why does everyone want her?! What does she have that I don’t?!” I shouted in frustration and he looked down at me as if I was stupid for not knowing the answer. “I want to work with you so it’s best that I don’t start off by insulting you.” He calmly stated.

I growled, gritting my teeth together. I hate that bitch! I felt my nails digging into my palms and rage was trying to cloud my mind. I wanted to help him and betray the Charlotte family out of spite but if something were to happen to Fae the Charlotte family will blame me and that little knowledge manage to reel in my rage.

I took a deep breath to calm myself, “I can’t help you even if I wanted to. If something happened to Fae I’ll be the one punished for it.” I sneered in detest but I felt more humiliated as the words heavily fell off my tongue.

He studied me for a moment before he broke out into a charming smile. “Oh, I get it. Your worried I’ll use you as an escape goat if Fae were to just up an disappear.” He rubbed under his chin. “That’s actually a good plan. Why didn’t I think of that before?” He asked jokingly with a mocking smile.

I narrowed my eyes at him. “Lighten up, I was just joking. Truth is I just need you to be my eyes and ears. I need someone who despises the Charlotte’s but can easily walk the halls with them.” He said seriously and I soon realized he needed me and that’s why he’s standing in front of me.

I smiled ever so sweetly, “what will I get out of betraying one of the Emperors of the sea? I mean, I may not like the Charlotte's but I rather be an ally then an enemy of theirs.” I said honestly, batting my eyes innocently. “But I’m willing to risk my life if the reward is worth it.” I finally sat down on my sofa, crossing my legs and that pretty little mask he was wearing, slipped. I could see the emptiness in his hollow blue eyes and for a split second I felt death brush against my shoulder but the warm smile returned to his handsome face.

“I’ll give you what you wanted from the very beginning. I’ll take Fae off your hands and everything will go back to normal within a few months. No one will suspect you because I’ll make it known to the Charlotte's that I took her and that’s fine by me because no one will ever be able to find her.” His empty  eyes filled with radiating joy as if he were excited about abducting Fae.

“Eventually everyone, including Katakuri, will forget all about her. She’ll just be a distant memory and the man you love will come crawling back to you just like you imagined he would.”

I gazed into his gorgeous face and for the first time I realized how powerful words can be. I was already eating out of the palm of his hand but I didn't want to seen to desperate. “What will happen to Fae?” I asked, licking my lips. I really don’t care what happens to her but I wanted to seem like I was thinking about his offer and I’ll admit I was a little curious.

“The less you know the better, now do we have a deal?” He raised his eyebrows and stretched his hand out for me to shake and I didn’t hesitate to shake it. His handsome face lit up and for the first time since I met him tonight, he gave me genuine smile.

I felt a small knot form in the pit of my stomach the moment my hand came in contact with his. This man. . scares me and for someone who is suppose to be a hero. . I don’t know but everything about him seems fake. His smile, the kindness in his eyes, his soft soothing voice, his gentle touch, all of it just seems fake and surprisingly, I’m starting to feel pity for Fae. Whatever Admiral Theo has in stored for her. . I’m just happy I’m not in her shoes.